Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration: Highlights & History
Updated October 13, 2026: Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebration ran from May 16, 2025, through August 9, 2026. This article preserves its highlights. The anniversary has ended, and the 2025 hotel offer below is no longer available. Planning your first visit now? Start with our Disneyland Planning Guide for help choosing park days, tickets, and […]
2025 SoCal Disneyland Ticket Deal Guide
Expired offer — reviewed October 13, 2026. The Southern California resident Disneyland ticket described here was valid for visits January 1–May 15, 2025. It is no longer available for a new trip. This page preserves the offer’s historical context and points you to current planning help. What was the $199 Disneyland ticket offer? The offer […]
2024 Disney Gingerbread Displays
2024 holiday archive: The displays, opening dates and treats below describe Disney’s 2024 holiday season, which has ended. Future displays may have different locations, themes and dates. Check your travel year before making plans. This photo guide looks back at the gingerbread creations announced for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in 2024. Disney’s original […]
2024 Disneyland Holiday Magic
2024 holiday archive — reviewed October 13, 2026. Holidays at Disneyland Resort ran November 15, 2024–January 6, 2025. Those dates and seasonal offerings are historical, not a schedule for an upcoming vacation. This look back explains what guests could experience in each park. For your next trip, use our Disneyland Planning Guide and confirm entertainment […]
Lightning Lane Premier Pass: Disney’s New Fast Track to Magic!
Reviewed October 13, 2026. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an optional paid upgrade for guests who want to visit eligible attractions without reserving individual arrival windows. It does not include park admission, unlimited repeat rides, or a promise of no wait. What does Lightning Lane Premier Pass include? Premier Pass includes one Lightning Lane entry […]
Hurry! Save Up to 15% on Disneyland Resort Rooms This Winter!
Expired 2024 offer — reviewed October 13, 2026. The “save up to 15%” winter promotion in this article applied to selected 2024 Disneyland Resort hotel stays. It is no longer available for a new booking. What was the Disneyland hotel offer? Disney promoted savings on selected stays at Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel […]
Downtown Disney Updates: New Shops and Restaurants
Updated October 13, 2026. Several shops in our original 2024 Downtown Disney announcement are now open, while other restaurant projects are still described as upcoming by Disney. Here is what changed and how to use the district during a Disneyland vacation. Downtown Disney is the shopping and dining district outside the theme parks in Anaheim, […]
Pixar Place Hotel Resort Guide | Disneyland Resort
Updated October 13, 2026. Pixar Place Hotel is a Disneyland Resort hotel with Pixar-inspired rooms and public spaces. It is the reimagined former Paradise Pier Hotel. This guide explains what to compare before choosing it for your first Disneyland vacation. What rooms are available at Pixar Place Hotel? Room choices and views vary. Ask for […]
Destination D23 2023: Announcements and What Changed
Destination D23 2023 archive — reviewed October 13, 2026. This was Destination D23, not a 2023 D23 Expo. The announcements below describe what Disney presented in September 2023; they are not all upcoming experiences today. What did Disney announce for its cruise line? The presentation discussed fleet expansion, including Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure, and […]
5 Reasons to Use a Disney Travel Advisor for Your First Trip
Updated October 13, 2026. A Disney travel advisor can help turn a long list of options into a practical vacation plan. Here are five ways that assistance can help a first-time visitor, with examples of what to discuss before booking. We recommend Fairytale Journeys Travel, a Platinum-Level EarMarked by Disney Authorized Travel Agency. Its planning […]